Family docs gather for great education, fun at TAFP’s 61st Annual Session
TAFP members had a blast in vibrant San Antonio when they gathered for the 61st Annual Session and Scientific Assembly. Between high-quality CME lectures and special events, this was the event of the summer. View a slideshow of photos from the conference and relive the special moments. more...

Loan repayment program opens rolling enrollment
Did you miss the June 15 deadline for the new Physician Education Loan Repayment Program? The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has announced that they will accept applications for the program throughout the rest of the year as long as funding remains available. Read more about how to apply for up to $160,000 in educational loan forgiveness. more...

Participate in AAFP Tobacco Cessation Office Champions pilot project
Deadline to apply is Aug. 16, 2010
AAFP is looking for 50 practices across the county to participate in a pilot project that will train practice staff to integrate tobacco cessation activities into daily office routines. Practices selected will receive $3,500 in reimbursement to cover administrative costs. more...

ImmTrac launches new immunization scheduler
The state’s immunization registry has launched a new and improved immunization scheduler that will more efficiently aid physicians in tracking their patients’ recommended vaccinations. more...

Give away bike helmets to pediatric patients during Brain Injury Awareness Month in October
Brain Injury Awareness Month is a great opportunity to hold a Hard Hats for Little Heads helmet giveaway event. Increase safety among your pediatric patients and promote family physicians’ role in caring for whole families through Hard Hats for Little Heads. more...

Medical board launches online supervision, prescriptive delegation registration system
The Texas Medical Board has launched a new online system to allow physicians to register supervision and prescriptive delegation of physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, and other requirements of these mid-level providers in a timely manner. more...

State, national stakeholders invited to gather for Texas Immunization Summit
Registration is now open for the Immunization Partnership’s 2010 Texas Immunization Summit Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Fort Worth Sheraton Hotel and Spa in Fort Worth, Texas. Topics will cover immunization issues on the state and national levels ranging from H1N1 and pertussis to vaccine economics and integration with health information technology. Go to www.immunizeUSA.org to view the full agenda, make hotel reservations, and to register.

EDUCATION UPDATE

Registration for 2010 Primary Care Summit is now open
Conference is now held in two locations: Houston and Dallas
The 2010 Primary Care Summit will be held in two locations this year: Oct. 29-31 in Houston and Nov. 5-7 in Dallas. Registration for the popular programs is open now. Read more about what this year’s conferences have to offer. more...

Next stop, San Antonio: Receive hands-on procedural training with NPI in November
The National Procedures Institute will go back to San Antonio to present courses on the most popular procedures for primary care physicians. Get more from your practice by learning an office-based procedure. Sign up for a workshop in November when the National Procedures Institute makes a stop in Texas. more...